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Henry Lester Cushion

Henry Lester Cushion

 Purple Heart

Rank/Rate Electrician's Mate, First Class
Service Number 360 24 31
Birth Date May 26, 1921
From Sabine Pass, Texas
Decorations Purple Heart
Submarine USS Herring (SS-233)
Loss Date June 1, 1944
Location Near Point Tagan, Matsuwa Island, Kuriles
Circumstances Sunk by gunfire from shore batteries
Remarks Henry was born in Freeport, Florida.

Photo and information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer.

 

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